Yashica FX-1 and Yashica FX-2 w/ML 50mm lenses
Two generations of the Yashica FX series camera bodies, with both early (chrome-edged) and late (all black) version lenses [ Zeiss 35-70mm f/3.5 @ f/11 - 70mm ]
Two generations of the Yashica FX series camera bodies, with both early (chrome-edged) and late (all black) version lenses [ Zeiss 35-70mm f/3.5 @ f/11 - 70mm ]
ml 50mm slr yashica fx-1 yashica fx-2 zeiss vario-sonnar 35-70mm
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There is at least one name in photo gear history that probably won't ring any immediate bells. His name is Siegfried Franz Spira, or simply Fred, to those who knew him personally. I'm not among them, but I was certainly aware of his company as a kid in… Read more
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Sample photo from a Spiratone Minitel 500mm Mirror lens at f/8, w/heavy post processing in LightRoom. Aproximate distance: 150 feet.
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Sample photo from a Spiratone Minitel 500mm Mirror lens at f/8. Desaturated in LightRoom w/heavy post processing. Aproximate distance: 150 feet.
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Sample photo from a Spiratone Minitel 500mm Mirror lens at f/8, w/heavy post processing in LightRoom. Aproximate distance: 50 feet.
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Sample photo from a Spiratone Minitel 500mm Mirror lens at f/8. Desaturated in LightRoom w/heavy post processing. Aproximate distance: 250 feet.
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Sample photo from a Spiratone Minitel 500mm Mirror lens at f/8. Desaturated in LightRoom w/heavy post processing. Aproximate distance: 500 feet.
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Spiratone 105mm f/2.5 Sample - 1:1 Crop
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Spiratone 105mm f/2.5 Sample
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Yashica ML 21mm f/3.3 on a Contax 159MM w/ W-3 Winder [ Zeiss 85mm Sonnar f/2.8 @ f/11 ]
159mm contax slr yasshica ml 21mm f3.3 zeiss 85mm sonnar f2.8
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A 1959-ish clock-wound Yashica 8mm roll film movie camera w/ 6.5mm, 10mm, and 25mm f/1.8 Yashinon lenses and their matching finders on the turret. [ Yashica ML 100mm Macro f/4 @ f/11 ]
100mm macro 8mm movie camera yashica yashinon
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A 1963-ish Yashica J-3 SLR w/ Auto Yashinon semi-auto 5cm f/2, in M42 mount [ Zeiss Sonnar 85mm f/2.8 @ f/11 ]
j-3 semi-auto slr yashica yashinon zeiss sonar 85mm f2.8
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A view looking up through a 100+ year-old Maple tree, in color. [ Nikon P7700 ]
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The first and last of the Yashica-manufactured FR/FX series of electronic cameras, each w/ ML 50mm f/1.7 lenses. [ Zeiss T* 35-70mm Vario Sonnar f/3.5 @ f/8 ]
ml 50mm slr yashica fr yashica fx-103 program zeiss vario-sonnar 35-70mm
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Top-down view: 1958 Canon VL2 Rangefinder camera, w/50mm Serenar (v2) f/1.8 LTM lens, and a Metraphot MF Light Meter [ Canon FL 55mm f/1.2 @ f/8 ]
canon 50mm 1.8 canon ltm canon vl2 l39 ltm metraphot rangefinder
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A 1958 Canon VL2 Rangefinder camera, w/50mm Serenar (v2) f/1.8 LTM lens, and top-mounted Metraphot MF Light Meter [ Canon FL 55mm f/1.2 @ f/8 ]
canon 50mm 1.8 canon ltm canon vl2 l39 ltm metraphot rangefinder
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An overview of the drop-down front rail section. Note the 2 cleaned 'strips' at the edgs.
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This is where the sad truth is evident. Compare the clean patch in the upper-left corner to the crust still remaining everywhere else.
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From this distance it may appear to be in satisfactory condition, but looks are deceiving.
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Carl Zeiss T* Vario-Sonnar 35-70mm f/3.4 MMJ on a Contax RX, taken in Macro mode @ 35mm [ Yashica ML 35-105 f/3.5-45.5 @ 5.6 ]
slr yashica ml 35-105mm yashical zeiss zeiss vario-sonnar 35-70mm
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Carl Zeiss T* Vario-Sonnar 35-70mm f/3.4 MMJ on a Contax RX @ 35mm[ Yashica ML 35-105mm 3.5-4.5 @ f/8 ]
contax slr yashica ml 35-105mm yashical zeiss zeiss vario-sonnar 35-70mm
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An early 1963-ish Nikkorex F, with it's external meter, a Nikkor-H 50mm f/2 kit lens, and wearing a rare 1962 'Sekor Nikkorex' 35mm f/2.8 wide angle made by Mamiya in Nikon's F-Mount. [ Zeiss Sonnar T* 85mm/2.8 @ f/8 ]
mamiya mamiya 35mm 2.8 nikkor-h 50mm 2.8 nikkorex nikkorex f nikon f nikon f mount slr
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Mamiya C2, w, 80mm and 135mm lenses and hoods, and a Porroflex and waist level finder set [ Contax Zeiss T* 50mm f/1.4 @ f/8 ]
mamiya mamiya c2 mamiyaflex tlr
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The first version of the Dental Eye was based on the FX-3 Series from 1979-82, and was modified for flash macro work at close range of 12 feet down to mere inches. [ Zeiss T* Sonnar 85mm f/2.8 @ f/8 ]
contax dental eye fixed lens slr macro medical slr yashica zeiss 85mm 2.8
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Side view of a rare Yashica ML 25-50mm 2 Touch Zoom, w/HK-1 Nikon Hood. Shot w/ Contax Zeiss T* Vario-Sonnar at 35mm in Macro mode from 10-12 inches [ Zeiss T* Vario-Sonnar 35-70mm f/3.4 @ f/8 ]
contax ml 28-50mm 3.5 vario-sonnar 35-70mm f3.4 yashica yashica ml 28-50mm f3.5 zeiss
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A 1977 Yashica FR I w/ a rare Yashica ML 28-50mm f/3.5 ( 2 touch zoom) + IR Trigger and remote and Nikon HK-1 Hood as a substitute shade. [ Contax Zeiss T*Vario-Sonnar 35-70mm f/3.4 @ f/8 ]
carl zeiss vario-sonnar 35-70mm f3.4 contax fr i infrared ir ml 28-50mm 3.5 slr yashica yashica ml 28-50mm f3.5
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Various Mamiya 'Silver Nose' M42 lenses [ Industar 50-2 M42, 50mm f/3.5 @ f/3.5 ]
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A lone red barnyardgrass stem in a sea of yellow foxtails [ Nikkor AF 24-120mm ]
barnyardgrass foxtail nikkor af 24-120mm
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Eastern Bumble Bee pollinating a Chicory Flower [ Nikon P7700 ]
bumble bee chicory flower nikon p7700
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The effects of time and weather on a stove's heating element left outdoors [ Yashica ML 50mm f/1.4 @ f/4 ]
black and white weathering yashica ml 50mm f1.4
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Two-toned Rose [ Mamiya 200mm f/3.5 - M42 'Silver Nose' ]
flower mamiya 200mm f3.5 sony nex-f3
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Trees in first snow [ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR @ f/5.6 ]
af-s dx nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6g vr black and white tree
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Konica IIb Rangefinder w/ Hexanon 50mm f/2.8 lens [ Canon FL 55mm f/1.2 @ f/8 ]
canon fl 55mm f1.2 hexanon konica konica ii rangefinder
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Konica (I), top; Konica IIb, lower left; Konica IIIa, lower right. All w/ Hexanon 50mm lenses [ Canon FL 55mm f/1.2 @ f/8 ]
canon fl 55mm f1.2 hexanon konica i konica ii konica iiia rangefinder
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A seedling seems to dance across a wooden stage [ Nikon P7700 ]
black and white nikon p7700 tie wall dancer
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Their first model with an integrated light meter - a 1957 Yashica LM TLR w/ Yashikor 80mm f/3.5 [ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR ]
af-s dx nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6g vr black and white tlr yashica lm
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One of only 3 examples known for this model of a 1950's Shinano Pigeon 35 Rangefinder camera w/ Tomioka 45mm S-Lausar f/3.5 [ Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.7 @ f/8 ]
pigeon 35 rangefinder zeiss planar 50mm f1.7
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Pair of Canon AE-1 Program, each with a Canon FDn 50mm f/1.8 [ Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.7 @ f/8 ]
canon canon ae-1 program canon fdn 50mm f1.8 slr zeiss planar 50mm f1.7
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Canon A-1 and MA Motor Drive w/ Canon FDn 17mm f/4 [ Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.7 @ f/8 ]
canon canon a-1 canon fdn 17mm f4 slr zeiss planar 50mm f1.7
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Chicory Flower 2 [ Nikon P7700 ]
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Chicory Flower [ Nikon P7700 ]
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Their first entry into the 35mm camera line: A 1958 Yashica 35 Rangefinder w/ Lanthanum radioactive Yashinon 45mm f/2.8 [ Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 @ f/11 ]
canon fd 55mm f1.2 yashica 35 rangefinder yashinon 45mm f2.8
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1957 Ricoh 500 Rangefinder ('Drop-top' version) w/Riken 45mm f/2.8 by Tomioka, and a bottom "Triggermatic" winder [ Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 @ f/11 ]
canon fd 55mm f1.2 ricoh 500 rangefinder riken tomioka 45mm f2.8
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1958 Fed-2b in rare red body paint, w/ A radioactive 1984 55mm Industar 61 L/D f/2.8 (both Russian), a 1950's Walz 35-135mm Finder (Japan), and a 42mm 'Crinkle' hood (Germany) [ Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 @ f/11 ]
55mm industar 61 ld f2.8 canon fd 55mm f1.2 fed-2b l39 ltm rangefinder walz 35-135mm finder
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Top: 1946 Leica IIIc w/ 1932-33 Elmar (Nickle) 50mm f/3.5 and a Tewe Poly Focus viewfinder. Lower: 1952-55 Yamato Pax 35 w/ Luminar 45mm f/3.5, Speedex ("Hit"-type) Subminiature, and a 1954-55 Shinano Pigeon 35 w/ Tomioka S-Lausar 45mm f/3.5 [ Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 @ f/11 ]
canon fd 55mm f1.2 elmar 50mm f3.5. l39 leica iiic ltm rangefinder shinano pigeon 35 speedex subminiature yamato pax 35
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1973 Nikkormat FTn w/ 1979 Nikkor AI 28mm f/3.5 [ Lester Dine (Kiron) 105mm Macro f/2.8 @ f/11 ]
lester dine 105mm macro f2.8 nikkor ai 28mm f2.8 nikkormat ftn slr
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Nikkormat FT w/ Nikkor Micro-PC Auto 55mm f/3.5, PK-2 Extension, and a Sunpak powered Lester Dine ring light w/auxiliary side flash, a 90 degree viewfinder, and flexible release cable. [ Lester Dine (Kiron) 105mm Macro f/2.8 @ f/11 ]
lester dine 105mm macro f2.8 nikkor micro 55mm f3.5 nikkormat ft slr
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1978 Nikkormat FT3 w/ 1978 Nikkor AI 50mm f/1.4 [ Lester Dine (Kiron) 105mm Macro f/2.8 @ f/16 ]
lester dine 105mm macro f2.8 nikkor ai 50mm f1.4 nikkormat ft3 slr
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1962/63 Nikkorex F w/ 1963 Nikkor-S Auto 50mm f/2. The body was made for Nikon by Mamiya. [ Lester Dine (Kiron) 105mm Macro f/2.8 @ f/11 ]
lester dine 105mm macro f2.8 nikkor-s auto 50mm f2 nikkorex f slr
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Nikon FTn Photomic w/Micro Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 [ Lester Dine (Kiron) 105mm Macro f/2.8 @ f/11 ]
lester dine 105mm macro f2.8 micro nikkor 55mm f3.5 nikon ftn photomic slr
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